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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.11, 1,176.77 and 368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.11, 1,176.77 and 368.21 is: 551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.11 : 1,176.77 = 368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.11/1,176.77 = 368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.11x = 1,176.77 × 368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.11x = 433,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,298.48/785.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.90

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